CSH Symphonic Band

The Symphonic is the  performing instrumental group at Chatfield Senior High School. This band gives students the opportunity to develop the highest standards of musicianship. Emphasis is placed on artistic performance commensurate with the standard of the finest college and professional groups. 

Placement in this group is dependent upon an audition, band director's recommendation, and instrumental needs. Students are expected to be hard working and dependable. It is highly recommended that students in this ensemble take private lessons. This group performs grade V and VI music and often students will need the expertise of a professional on their instrument.

In addition to class practices during school, the Wind Ensemble will have extra rehearses during the months preceding the state contest. During these rehearsals extra music faculty is brought in for sectionals and a guest clinicians are brought in to rehearse with the band and give suggestions.

All Wind Ensemble members are required to try out for the All Count Band, All State Band or a State Honor Band.

Material Requirements

(all students expected to have these daily)

• Instrument (also Mallets and Sticks)
• Music/Method and Etude Books (Foundations for a Superior Performance and Essential Musicianship)
• Pencil
• Tuner
• Metronome
• Reeds

Grading System

All grades in this class will be classified by the following:

Participation- 40%

• Class- Weekly participation grades will be given.
• Rehearsals and Performances- 100 pts
• Partial rehearsal or performance- 65 pts

1. Tardiness to warm-up, leaving early, not being prepared with necessary materials…
2. Performances are not complete until the last performer or group is finished performing and all items used are returned to their proper place.  Leaving a concert early will result in the grade above.  There are no exceptions.

• Playing and/or Written Examinations- 30%
• Concerts/ Performances- 30%
  (Includes-District/State Auditions and Participation)

Rehearsal Obligations

The following obligations will be followed each and every day in the band facilities:

1. Be in your seat ready to learn when the director steps on the podium.                                            
2. Be prepared with all materials each and every day.
3. When the conductor steps on the podium, you are immediately quiet and ready to begin.
4. Be recognized before speaking, and leave your seat only with permission.
5. Show RESPECT to all people.
6. GUM, FOOD, and DRINKS are not permitted in the band facilities (bottled water is allowed). 

Concert Schedule For 2011-12

January 20^th – All County Band Concert

January 23^rd – Area Band Concert at Deer Creek Middle School, 7pm (Symphonic Winds Only

February 17-19 – CSU Honor Band

February 24-26 – Western State College All-Colorado Honor Band

February 22-25 – CSH Musical

February 24-25- CU Honor Band

DATE CHANGE!!!!!!

March 20- Spring Band Concert, 7pm – Auditorium

April 12-14- All State Band at UNC

April 27^th -Metro State Wind Band Celebration/Festival (Symphonic Band and Symphonic Winds)

May 15^th – Final Band Concert, 7pm – Auditorium